Senate Debates Firearm Legislation Versus Handgun Access
Senate members spar over Bayh's bill to require federal or state licenses for all firearms, including rifles and shotguns. Hart argues the public safety benefit outweighs access limits while opponents warn of unintended harm to law abiding buyers and criminals still obtaining weapons. Hruska notes high cost guns could be restricted if deemed not sporting equipment.
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Senate
Exderard M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Bayh
Roman L
Hruska
Rnebd
Hart
Kennedy
Senate Judiciary Committee
New Woman Senator Follows Husband in Senate
Mrs. Edwards sworn in as second woman in the Senate, naming Gov. Edwin W. Edwards as her ally. She says she will follow the Louisiana delegation’s advice and not shy from Senate business, despite her self description as not a liberal. Her first votes opposed civilian handgun sales and a national gun licensing system.
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Washington
Senate
Edwin W. Edwards
Allen J. Ellender
Ellender
Edwards
Russell B. Long
D-La
Louisiana
Silverton Birthday Parade Opens Downtown Celebration
Silverton marks its birthday with a downtown parade Thursday at 3 p.m. featuring floats and dignitaries. A free barbecue follows in the city park, with additional events by Silverton Young Farmers at the rodeo arena including roping and barrel racing.
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Cesscoe
Silverton Young Farmers
Todeo
Wen
Department Store Gives Awards in Levelland and Slaton Drawings
Dillard's Department Store held cash drawings totaling 5000 Monday night in Levelland and Slaton. Grand prize of 1500 went to M. B. Puente of 3303 Bates Metha Streetman. 750 to Plains resident Miss Streetman. 500 to Terri Spears of 3318 25th St. 250 prizes awarded to John Strange and Mrs. McNeil Wylie.
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CASH
South Plains Mall
Dillard's
Lubbock
John Strange
Harold Westfall
Belenda Whittenburg
South Plains
George Whittenburg
Levelland
Dillard's Department
Burg
M. B. Puente
Bates
Metha Streetman
Plains
Terri Spears
25Th St
Slaton
30Th St
McNeil Wylie
Canton
Garment Makers Clovis Bound
A major garment manufacturer plans interviews in Clovis with about 200 pre-selected applicants as part of a labor feasibility study. Bob Spencer of the Clovis Chamber says 100 were chosen at random from over 3,000 survey forms. Interviews will be at the chamber office. the company's identity remains secret while seeking a Clovis location if viable labor exists.
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Clovis
Bob Spencer
Chamber of Commerce
Clovis Chamber
Chamber
Spencer
Chickasaw Nation Organizes Under 1856 Constitution
The Chickasaw Indian Nation formed its government under a written constitution in 1856 with its first capital at Tishomingo Oklahoma.
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Tishomingo, Okla
Army plans to nearly double WAC size by 1978
The Army announced plans to expand the Women’s Army Corps from 13 320 to 24 000 by June 1978, permit most noncombat roles, and possibly adopt pantsuits. Brig Gen Mildred C Bailey said women will fill missile repair radar tech and heavy equipment jobs, easing reliance on volunteers.
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Washington
Army
Women's Army Corps
Wacs
WAC
Mildred C. Bailey
Welfare Board seeks 1 billion for 1974 budget
State Welfare Board asks legislature for 1 billion dollars for fiscal 1974 to fund medical aid and food stamp programs. Officials warn even this level would force average 17.5 percent cuts in public assistance if only 80 million can be spent due to constitutional limits.
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Welfare Department
Louis R. Sarazan
Corpus Christi
Welfare Board
Congress
Sarazan
Postal Doors To Remain Open In Small North Carolina Town
Leroy Shaver, former missionary and town police chief, explains there is no federal rule forcing post offices to close at night in New London. The town keeps the doors open for mail and stamp access, handled by the sheriff's department for emergencies. Shaver wrestles with where to post wanted notices due to limited space at the office.
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New London
N.C
UPI
Leroy Shaver
Japan
Piedmont
U.S. Postal Service
Shaver
Stanly
Fixodent Denture Adhesive Cream Aids Comfort
Denture wearers can now enjoy better bite and speech with Fixodent, a home use adhesive claimed to stabilize uppers and lowers. The product promises longer wear per application, enhanced chewing, and easier speaking, with a call to see a dentist regularly and purchase at drug counters.
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U.S. Pat
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